Five things to look out for in the Premier League this weekend: A top of the table clash, Mourinho under pressure, and Cardiff scoring off set-pieces September 13, 2018 Can Liverpool prove their title credentials at Wembley? Last season Liverpool were outplayed at Tottenham’s temporary home, losing 4-1 after Mauricio Pochettino’s side put on a vibrant, attacking display which highlighted clear deficiencies in Liverpool's backline. Things have changed since then and Jurgen Klopp’s side have breezed through their opening four games, collecting a maximum [...]
Premier League broadcasting: What is the future of the 3pm kick-off and the TV blackout? September 13, 2018 Bob Lord, Burnley chairman between 1955 and 1981, was an outspoken voice in the national game and, among many things, a staunch critic of televised football. Fearing that a future of sports coverage being broadcast across England’s living rooms would drive down attendances and match-day revenue, he banned the BBC’s Match of the Day cameras [...]
Premier League broadcasting: What is the future of the 3pm kick-off and the TV blackout? September 13, 2018 Bob Lord, Burnley chairman between 1955 and 1981, was an outspoken voice in the national game and, among many things, a staunch critic of televised football. Fearing that a future of sports coverage being broadcast across England’s living rooms would drive down attendances and match-day revenue, he banned the BBC’s Match of the Day cameras [...]
Trevor Steven: Marcus Rashford shows England’s youngsters are being held back by lack of game time September 12, 2018 Marcus Rashford scored both goals and was the stand-out player in England’s defeat by Spain and win over Switzerland, but his performances also served to underline a growing problem. Rashford is undoubtedly a talent, but he doesn’t get on the field enough. He’s in a difficult situation at Manchester United: he’s not going to get [...]
Trevor Steven: Marcus Rashford shows England’s youngsters are being held back by lack of game time September 12, 2018 Marcus Rashford scored both goals and was the stand-out player in England’s defeat by Spain and win over Switzerland, but his performances also served to underline a growing problem. Rashford is undoubtedly a talent, but he doesn’t get on the field enough. He’s in a difficult situation at Manchester United: he’s not going to get [...]
PSG announce first blockchain partnership to increase fan engagement September 11, 2018 Paris Saint-Germain has today announced a new partnership deal with a blockchain platform, the first of its kind in world football. They have agreed a contract with Socios.com, an online voting website that looks to increase supporter engagement in football clubs while offering teams a chance to monetize their fanbase. The deal is part of [...]
Why Fifa and the Premier League are at odds over an imminent overhaul of the transfer market September 6, 2018 The great and the good of football head to London later this month to settle a contentious matter: the recipients of the 2018 instalment of Fifa’s The Best awards. But an even thornier topic is also set to be debated in the capital, with many of the game’s most influential stakeholders in town. The issue [...]
Uefa Nations League: Unpicking Europe’s new competition September 5, 2018 September means different things to different people. It can symbolise the start of a new school year, a grim occasion for teachers and children alike. It can also represent the harvest season for farmers, or the return of the Great British Bake Off – a clear moment of rejoicing across the nation. To football fans, [...]
Q&A: What will Brexit’s impact be on the Premier League? September 5, 2018 Leading immigration lawyer Owen Jones assesses the possible consequences of Brexit on the Premier League. What's the issue? A key uncertainty around Brexit is to what extent, if any, EU nationals should be given immigration advantages. Read more: New poll says UK would vote against Brexit today It has been rumoured that the government favours [...]
Five things we learned from the Premier League weekend: Arsenal win leaves Emery with conundrum; Spurs fall at fortress Vicarage Road; and Alisson gaffe masks Liverpool progress September 2, 2018 Unai Emery heeded calls to fit both Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang into his starting XI today at Cardiff and the move paid off in a breathless 3-2 win. Lacazette was deployed centrally and thrived on the greater degree of involvement, setting up Aubameyang’s goal and smashing the late winner. Aaron Ramsey also revelled through [...]
